"fine medieval romance"
In 1344 after staying away from home for ten years to
avoid marriage to Lady Ephemia Macleod, Robbie MacKenzie
heads home to Kintal because honor demands he weds the
woman. At the same time, the mother of Juliana MacKay is
dying, but she insists that her daughter pay back the debt
they owe Duncan "Black Stag" MacKenzie. Although Juliana
does not believe Duncan deserves a cent, she gives a death
bed vow to do so. Robbie rescues Julian from drowning in a loch. She does
not remember who she is and why she is traveling. He
assumes she is a peasant due to her rough hands, but a
thief too because she carries a cache of coins. As they
journey together, they fall in love. However, at Kintal,
as Juliana regains her memory, besides honor, Robbie
learns that even if Duncan willingly risked the wrath of
the Macleods, he explains to his son he cannot marry his
beloved because they are first cousins. Sue-Ellen Welfonder's latest medieval romance is a
terrific tale starring a star-crossed couple whose love
for one another seems helpless because of alliances and
blood. The story line is filled with a feel for the era,
but is driven by the cast including the return of the
Mackenzie clan. Although the rival fiancée is too nasty
to matter even if the affronts by her future spouse and
her future mother-in-law are blatant, fans will take
delight with this fine tale that clears up many of the
threads from previous novels. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 16, 2005
SummaryIt was beyond her control to resist him...
ONLY FOR A KNIGHT
For ten lusty years, Robbie Mackenzie has savored the
sensual pleasures that only a man with no wife can taste.
To the lassies of Scotland, he is a living legend, the sole
heir of the Black Stag clan, and a prize catch indeed. But
Juliana Mackay has no such interest in the rogue or his
powerful family. Her mission-to deliver an unpaid debt for
her dying mother-is the only thing that could force her
within reach of the wayward knight. That is, until an
accidental blow to the head sends her reeling right into
the brawny arms of Robbie MacKenzie himself.
In the heat of the moment, their passions ignite. But
Juliana has forgotten her own identity, as well as her
mission-and Robbie has promised to marry a bride from a
rival clan. How can these two star-crossed lovers resist
the love that burns in their hearts...and the desire that
consumes their souls?
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